I have a lightweight red and white one I got in Saudi, we keep that just for costuming, and yes, an olive drab and black! I just ordered Jolly Roger (black with white skull and cross-bones!) and sand/tan (to match costumes).

The two pack doesn't have to be two of the same color! $6.47 each, the sand/tan is running low, but they have lots of Jolly Rogers.

The best part about them, is that like Madras cotton they get softer over time and don't fall apart after 100+ washings. Over time they also get denser and more rugged. For a very simple item, they are quite amazing.

Eric wrote:I've been looking into these- I think I'm going to get some for this year. I have to keep my head covered during the day and hats get boring....

They rock. I wore one on a backpacking trip to the grand canyon a month ago, and it was the best thing ever. My own sweat evaporating off helped cool me more than the fabric around my neck warmed me. And when my hat just got too darned hot (esp when sweat was pouring off me) it was great to flip the top over my shiny dome to keep the sun at bay.

The $9 Amazon price isn't bad, but the $4.80 (seriously?) kills it. They're only $12 at the local army surplus shop. Good color selection, though.

It's 100% cotton instead of the cotton/poly blend of the one you linked. It's the traditional size (42x42, instead of 48x38). And the price is better. Not as many colors available, but still plenty to choose from.

The Major Surplus one linked above seem like a good deal, too, but only if you get the two pack, which isn't listed on the website.

It's actually pretty easy to make a Shemagh if you want to do it yourself.

Most lightweight cotton fabrics are 45" wide. 1 yard = 36".

* Buy 1.25 yards of a thin, 100% cotton fabric. You can get a wild print or go for solid colors. Just make sure it's really sheer/thin so you don't get too hot in it.

* Wash the fabric, and dry in the dryer, to shrink it down and get the sizing out of it.

* Iron it out.

* Fold the raw edges down twice (preferably 1/4" & 1/4" again) and sew it down. If you don't know how to sew you can use fabric glue or iron on seam binding to seal the folded down (twice) edges so the fabric won't unravel.

My son lives in the Middle East and just sent me half a dozen of assorted colors. Actually, assorted sizes, too. Still practicing wrapping them. I used one last year and had some trouble keeping it in the right place. There's a YouTube for that...

teardropper wrote:My son lives in the Middle East and just sent me half a dozen of assorted colors. Actually, assorted sizes, too. Still practicing wrapping them. I used one last year and had some trouble keeping it in the right place. There's a YouTube for that...

As for the two pack sale at Major Surplus, you have to call in your order and talk to customer service. They have always been super nice and helpful to me. I recommend getting their print catalog, sometimes it has nifty stuff you miss on the website.